Feeling stuffed after an epic Thanksgiving dinner? Don't toss those extras just yet! Here are some creative ways to make the most of leftover turkey. For your stuffing and other sides, try these recipes for all the Thanksgiving leftovers. Or just make one of these epic casseroles!
"This was fantastic! We had a lot of leftover filling but will gladly use it in burritos. Best way to use up turkey!"
-DianaEatingRichly
"I used this recipe tonight for our leftover Thanksgiving turkey. It tasted great and was so easy to make."
-ElizabethKnicely
"Wow! I didn't know pot pie could be this easy and delicious, as well. The directions are spot-on."
-Wendelina
"Great easy dish! I made it with string beans instead of broccoli because I didn't have any."
-JFitz
"Delicious! It was almost better this way than it was in the first place. I used leftover mashed potatoes instead of peeled and sliced potatoes, leftover stuffing and leftover homemade giblet gravy. The only complaint I got was that there wasn't enough."
-Angela Curtis
Thanks to its use of leftover turkey, stuffing, gravy AND cranberries, this pressed sandwich is the king of post-Thanksgiving dishes.
"Fantastic! I will use this recipe over and over. I added leftover fresh thyme and sage from Thanksgiving."
-Penuchek
"We really enjoyed this gumbo. I'm going to make this for our leftover turkey every Thanksgiving from now on."
-Dr. Jenny
"I loved how the roasting of the bones brought out the flavor and it was no trouble at all! After I refrigerated it overnight, I skimmed off the fat and vacuumed sealed the broth and put it in my freezer. It's perfect for soups, chowders and gravies all year long!"
-JOY1998
"I am so excited about this recipe! I made it for supper to help use up our leftover turkey and my husband loved it."
-Bonnie / Shortie Rishling
"These were fast, easy and the flavor was just wonderful. They were very filling too."
-CoffeeB
"This sandwich is a great way to use up some Thanksgiving leftovers! It is delicious on grilled sourdough bread or a croissant."
-Scoutie
"I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving day and my husband devoured it so quickly, I barely got to try it!"
-TxSweetchick80
"This is the first time I've ever tried making stock and I'm quite impressed at how simple it was. It's great how easy it is to get the unwanted fat off after refrigeration. I used some of it to make gravy for hot turkey sandwiches with the leftovers from yesterday's turkey."
-_Pixie_
"Great soup! I made this with Thanksgiving leftovers and loved it so much that we made it again with chicken. And then I made it again with Christmas turkey leftovers. It's fabulous!"
- ...Myst...
"These burgers are so delicious. They are nice, moist and have such a great flavor."
-flutenpicc430
"This was really good. It's such a great way to get rid of those turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving."
-Cathy17
"Similar to pork barbecue, this recipe is particularly easy because it starts with leftover turkey. Think of this as a 'turkey joe!'"
-Lorraine of AZ
"This is a yummy and easy way to use Thanksgiving turkey leftovers! The Bisquick was a perfect crust substitute, and much quicker to make since I didn't have any premade crust on hand."
-Tiffiny #2
"This was such a good soup. I made it after Thanksgiving for my family. They raved about it — I got many compliments!"
-gwynn
If you have leftover turkey and a kitchen cupboard, chances are you already have every ingredient on hand to make this comforting egg noodle dish.
“I made this after thanksgiving for my boyfriend and I. What a great way to use all your leftovers, and it tastes delicious!”
-trina_b27
"This sandwich was spectacular! It was nice and crunchy, and the subtle flavor of the turkey really allowed the apple to stand out."
-Kree
"This dish uses leftover turkey, but still has the deep flavor that comes from using fresh poultry. Easy, economical and a great way to kick up holiday leftovers. My family begs for it!"
-Dawnab
Instead of classic club sandwiches, use your leftover turkey to make this clever pasta salad. It's fast, easy and perfect for weekday lunches.
"An impressive use of leftovers — and it's quick! This recipe is healthier than typical hot browns; we did not miss the butter in the cheese sauce. And don't skimp on the hot sauce!"
-WiGal
"This was really great. I used leftover turkey that I had smoked. I served this to guests with some homemade bread and they loved it."
-Arctic Mama
"Delish! Even better next day. We served it over pasta noodles and also ate it as open-face sandwiches on fresh buns."
-karen in tbay
"This was really very good and very super easy. I didn't read that the meat was to be cut up in cubes at first so I did it quickly but not very well while in the Crock Pot and it didn't matter. I served it over brown rice with a salad and it was just the perfect meal to come home to after a busy day."
-Lizzardthe
"This is a fun and delicious sandwich. I needed to find something out of the ordinary for our turkey leftovers. The ingredients go well together and the tartness of the dill pickle is a good idea. Very filling, and my family loved it."
-Laylagirl
